Episode 216: How to Build Self-Worth, Set Boundaries & Live Bigger | Sheila Kamuda

What does it take to stop playing small, trust yourself, and create a life where you truly believe you matter? In this episode of She Leads, She Sells, Jay Udeh sits down with Sheila Kamuda, empowerment coach, author, speaker, and founder of Live Out Loud Coaching, for a conversation about self-worth, boundaries, confidence, personal power, and choosing yourself. Sheila shares why so many women struggle with people-pleasing, putting everyone else first, and believing they have to become someone different before they can live the life they want. Her message is simple: the confident, powerful version of you is already there. They explore why success can actually feel scary, how staying in your comfort zone can keep you playing small, and why believing that you matter is essential to creating meaningful change. Sheila also explains the importance of financial independence for women, trusting your intuition, and refusing to let outside circumstances define your reality. Sheila also shares lessons from her book Say Yes to Yes, including recognizing opportunities that are already in front of you, following your gut, accepting every part of yourself, and learning to stop apologizing for who you are. If you’ve been struggling with self-doubt, people-pleasing, fear of success, or feeling like you need permission to live bigger, this conversation will challenge you to rethink the story you’re telling yourself. In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why women need stronger boundaries and self-belief • How people-pleasing causes you to lose yourself • Why success can feel frightening • How to step outside your comfort zone • Why financial independence matters for women • How your words and stories shape your life • Why authenticity matters when building visibility • How to stop waiting for perfection and “let it fly” • Why believing “I matter” can change how you live 00:00 – Meet Sheila Kamuda 01:22 – Who Sheila serves and why women need boundaries 02:03 – Choosing yourself and recognizing your power 03:05 – Sheila’s work as an author 03:16 – Lessons from Say Yes to Yes 04:15 – Intuition, self-love, and sales 05:41 – What sales means to Sheila 06:02 – Why you need to believe you can live bigger 06:57 – Why success can feel scary 07:42 – Women, independence, and personal freedom 10:43 – Navigating change without losing yourself 11:47 – Visibility through podcasts, books, and workshops 12:48 – Sheila’s upcoming “Own the Room” workshop 13:41 – Why growth requires constant evolution 14:43 – How Sheila wants to be remembered 15:23 – How to connect with Sheila 16:14 – Closing thoughts Connect with Sheila through Live Out Loud Coaching and explore her books, including Say Yes to Yes, Party of One, and My Badass Gratitude Journal. #selfworth #selfconfidence #womensempowerment #personaldevelopment #settingboundaries #peoplepleasing #selfbelief #confidence #mindset #womeninbusiness #femaleentrepreneurs #empowermentcoach #personalgrowth #selflove #successmindset #sheleadsshesells